Resources Downloads IPM Manual (5MB PDF) Links Goldspotted Oak Borer Resources Children's Book on Invasive Weeds childrens_book_on_invasives (email LTom@acwm.lacounty.gov to request free copies) An Open Invitation to Wildlife Poster Open Invitation Poster (email LTom@acwm.lacounty.gov to request free copies)
Halogeton Halogeton (Halogeton glomeratus) is a native of Asia that has rapidly spread to millions of acres in the western states. A member of the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) Halogeton is well adapted to alkaline soils and the semi-arid environment of the high desert where it quickly invades disturbed or overgrazed lands. Halogeton produces toxic [...]
ANIMAL SERVICES Mammals, Birds & Insects For assistance with problems associated with gophers, ground squirrels, rats, mice, small predators, birds, bee swarms, bee hives, Red Imported Fire Ants and other insects: Main Office (Arcadia) (626) 575-5462 East District (Bonelli Park) Aimee Perrow (626) 575-5462 South District (Southgate) Nam Nguyen (562) 622-0449 West District (Olive View) [...]
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Spotted Knapweed Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) was introduced into the United States from Eurasia as a contaminant of alfalfa and clover seeds. Knapweeds are prolific competitors for soil moisture and nutrients to the detriment of desirable vegetation and biodiversity. There is some evidence to suggest that spotted knapweed is allelopatic which means it releases [...]
